Fantasy Tip: The former University of Wisconsin standout recorded his first touchdown in a Packers uniform, and he might never have had an easier one. He was wide open in the right corner of the end zone on a play-action fake in the first quarter. Despite the score he has limited fantasy appeal as long as Martellus Bennett is also in the mix.

Fantasy Tip: Bennett should headline the tight end group, and he is probably the best tight end Rodgers will have worked with. He should be able to produce TE1 numbers in Green Bay's potent passing attack.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks posted back-to-back seven-catch games in Week 8 and 10, but he has managed just 11 catches for 102 yards and a score over the past four outings. He has devolved back into a low-end TE2 in all fantasy formats.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks was making a name for himself as a respectable bye week replacement over the last month, but fantasy gamers will have to reassess his utility going forward. Miami is up in Week 11 for the Rams.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks has emerged as a solid streaming option for fantasy owners searching for a bye-week replacement. The Rams travel to New Jersey to meet the Jets in Week 10, another favorable matchup for the L.A. passing offense.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks has played under the radar throughout his young career and has yet to make a big mark on the fantasy football world. If he does earn the starting job, he'll be worth a spot as a backup fantasy tight end, but nothing more.

Fantasy Tip: Neither Cook ($2,400, 4.8% of cap) nor Kendricks ($2,000, 4.0% of cap) have much in the way of FantasyScore appeal, and they might need the other to suffer an injury to re-emerge as a useful fantasy option.

St. Louis Rams TE Lance Kendricks took a slightly smaller offer to remain with the Rams rather than join the Atlanta Falcons during the offseason. Kendricks cited his closer relationship with tight ends coach Rob Boras and promises of an expanded role in the passing game as his reasons for staying.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks was asked to block more last season, but he is expected to see more opportunities in the passing game and therefore more fantasy appeal. He could emerge as a Top 15 option at his position, maybe even better, if the team uses him as planned.

St. Louis Rams TE Lance Kendricks will be paid $18.5 million over four years with his new contract, according to sources. He will count $5.6 million against the cap in 2015, with $1.5 million in base salary and a $4 million roster bonus.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks should have a role in the passing game next season after receiving a nice contract from the team. He had only 27 catches for 259 yards and five touchdowns this past season and should be seen as a No. 2 tight end at best in fantasy drafts next season.

St. Louis Rams TE Lance Kendricks (knee) missed time during training camp and the preseason, but he was able to practice Wednesday, Sept. 4, and he does not even appear on the injury report for the Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks was the top dog at the position last year, but the club added Jared Cook in the offseason. Kendricks will only have fantasy appeal in deeper leagues unless Cook suffers some sort of long-term injury.

St. Louis Rams TE Lance Kendricks (knee) took part in a full practice session Monday, Aug. 26, and he participated in his first 11-on-11 drills since offseason knee surgery. "I feel really good out there," Kendricks said. "Just trying to knock the rust off and trying to get back to playing shape." He won't play in the preseason finale Aug. 29 against the Baltimore Ravens, but said he expects to be a "go" for the regular season opener Sept. 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks is a little behind because of the time he has missed, the offseason addition of Jared Cook killed his fantasy value. Leave him to the waiver wire, but remember his name in case Cook goes down with some sort of long-term injury.

St. Louis Rams TE Lance Kendricks (knee) was placed on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list Monday, July 22. He missed the team's organized team activities (OTAs) this spring after having his knee scoped during the offseason.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks posted 42 receptions for 519 yards and four scores last season, but now he'll be fighting for targets with offseason acquisition Jared Cook. Unless Cook suffers some sort of a long-term injury, expect Kendricks to take a bit of a step backwards in terms of production.

St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said TE Lance Kendricks (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and will continue his rehab. Kendricks was not able to participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23.

Fantasy Tip: Kendricks lost some of his fantasy value when the team signed Jared Cook this offseason but there is a chance both will be on the field at the same time. Kendricks should be considered as a weak No. 2 tight end this season because Cook likely will be the team's main receiving tight end.